True Dating Confession: I Never Want to Get Married

This morning’s true dating confession is one we haven’t heard before. A reader recently emailed us to explain why she doesn’t want to get married. Ever.

Here’s her thoughtful message:

I never want to get married because I don’t see the point in it. I don’t need a piece of paper, a ring or a ceremony to tell me that I am in a committed relationship. It’s a personal decision and considering there is no one else is involved in my relationship, why should marriage affect my decision to have children, to buy a house, to pay different taxes? Marriage doesn't stop a person from changing, cheating or lying, so I don’t think it’s necessary. It’s a contract and I don’t see anything romantic or practical about it. I believe that you can have a long term, meaningful, committed relationship and not ever have to say “I do.” If you’re in a committed relationship, I don’t think you need a contract to prove that you’re happy and want to be with each other.

Thanks for your honesty, dear.

I think a lot of people are afraid to say marriage isn’t their cup of tea because they worry that others will assume they’re bitter or jaded. But I don’t think that’s always the case; clearly this reader believes in love and committed relationships but she just doesn’t want to tie the knot. I say, to each her own!

What do you guys think? Is there anyone you know who doesn’t ever want to get married? Have you ever felt this way? Is there anything in life you DON’T want to do (have kids, get married, go to college, own a home, etc) that people judge you for?